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4′-(Methylthio)acetophenone

97%

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Linear Formula:
CH3SC6H4COCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
166.24
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

97%

mp

80-82 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CSc1ccc(cc1)C(C)=O

InChI

1S/C9H10OS/c1-7(10)8-3-5-9(11-2)6-4-8/h3-6H,1-2H3

InChI key

JECUZQLBQKNEMW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

4′-(Methylthio)acetophenone (4-(Methylthio)acetophenone, p-(methylthio) acetophenone, 4-MTAP) is a sulphur containing organic building block. It is a key intermediate in drug synthesis. Its industrial preparation, via Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction in the presence of aluminium chloride as catalyst and acetyl chloride as acylating agent has been reported. It has been prepared by the acetylation reaction of thioanisole with acetic anhydride in the presence of solid acid catalyst.

Application

4′-(Methylthio)acetophenone may be used for the synthesis of Vioxx (Rofecoxib), an non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It may be used in the synthesis of (E)-1-[4-(methylsulfanyl)phenyl]-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-one.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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